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Just in time for the FIFA World Cup, <\/span>Hot Pilates<\/a> founder <\/span>Shannon Nadj<\/a> is giving her celebrity-loved workouts a sporty summer makeover with soccer-inspired classes.<\/span><\/p>\n Think: stability balls standing in for soccer balls, plenty of lower-body work, and exercises designed to have clients feeling more like athletes than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n “We’re bringing a fun, energetic team atmosphere into the studio,” Nadj tells ET while celebrating the launch of her Bikini Body World Cup Challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n “Expect challenges that focus on agility, coordination, balance, and endurance, which are all qualities that are essential in soccer. The goal is to celebrate movement and community while creating a workout that feels playful and engaging.”<\/span><\/p>\n While the classes will still deliver the signature full body burn Hot Pilates regulars know and love, expect a little extra attention on legs this month.<\/span><\/p>\n “We’ll definitely incorporate lower-body work because strong legs are essential for athletic performance, but every class will include core strength and cardio as well,” the fitness instructor explains.<\/span><\/p>\n “Soccer requires power, endurance, balance, and agility, so we want participants to feel energized, challenged, and strong while having fun with the World Cup-inspired theme.”<\/span><\/p>\n Of course, no great workout is complete without the right soundtrack, so instructor Laurel Galanter has curated playlists inspired by the global tournament, featuring artists and genres from around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n The soccer influence extends beyond the studio floor and into Nadj’s closet.<\/span><\/p>\n “When you walk in feeling confident and put together, you tend to carry yourself differently. There\u2019s an energy shift,” she notes.<\/span><\/p>\n “Wearing something that makes you feel strong and comfortable can help boost motivation, create a positive mindset, and make movement feel even more enjoyable.”<\/span><\/p>\n And when it comes to her own game-day uniform?<\/span><\/p>\n “I love keeping it simple and elevated,” she shares. “A sleek <\/span>lululemon<\/a> set paired with a soccer-inspired jersey, team colors, or sporty accessories creates a fun nod to the World Cup while still feeling polished and performance-focused. It\u2019s all about blending style, comfort, and functionality.”<\/span><\/p>\n Nadj is also paying it forward this month through a partnership with lululemon, which will provide one aspiring instructor with full tuition to the <\/span>Hot Pilates Mat Training program<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n “Participants will learn movement fundamentals, anatomy, cueing, class programming, and how to confidently lead and connect with others,” she says.<\/span><\/p>\n RELATED CONTENT:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n